Job Description
Purpose of the role
To support business areas with day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution.
Accountabilities
•Support various business areas with day-to-day initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, trading, and issue resolution.
•Collaboration with teams across the bank to align and integrate operational processes.
•Identification of areas for improvement and providing recommendations in operational processes.
•Development and implementation of operational procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency.
•Development of reports and presentations on operational performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders.
•Identification of industry trends and developments to implement best practice in banking operations.
•Participation in projects and initiatives to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Vice President Expectations
•To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures..
•If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements..
•If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others..
•OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions..
•Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.
•Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
•Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.
•Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.
•Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.
•Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
•Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.
•Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.
Embark on a transformative journey as a Fixed Income and Syndicate IB Middle Office- VP. At Barclays, our vision is clear –to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions.
In this high-impact role, you will help shape the Fixed Income and Syndicate operating model, partnering across Front Office, Operations, Technology, and key stakeholders to deliver a seamless and controlled trade lifecycle. You will have the opportunity to lead strategic change, drive automation, and process improvements, and implement solutions that support business growth while strengthening operational excellence.
To be successful in your role as a Fixed Income and Syndicate IB Middle Office- VP, you should have:
•Considerable Fixed Income and/or Syndicate Middle Office experience, with a solid understanding of the end-to-end trade lifecycle, including booking, allocation, settlement, funding, and post-trade controls
•Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to partner effectively across Front Office, Operations, Finance, Risk, Compliance and Technology
•Considerable risk and control mindset, with experience identifying operational risks, resolving multi-layered exceptions, and implementing sustainable process improvements
•Demonstrated experience driving change, automation, and process transformation, with the ability to simplify workflows, improve scalability and reduce manual intervention
•Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, make sound decisions and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
Other highly valued skills include:
•Fixed Income and Syndicate product knowledge, with an understanding of trade capture, allocations, settlement, funding, and post-trade processes
•Change management and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to identify root causes, redesign processes, and successfully implement cross-functional solutions
You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.
This role is located in Whippany, NJ.
Minimum Salary: $155,000.00
Maximum Salary: $200,000.00
The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above includes only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.
Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of competitive and generous employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and other paid leave for qualifying circumstances.
This position is eligible for an incentive award.